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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.14, 1,370.51 and 573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.14, 1,370.51 and 573.49 is: 791.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.14 : 1,370.51 = 573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.14/1,370.51 = 573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.14x = 1,370.51 × 573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.14x = 785,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,973.78/993.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.40

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